Lavona Jeanie Re
Obituary
Lavona Jeanie Re, a beloved resident of Watsonville, California, passed away on March 12, 2024, at the age of 89.
Born on January 11, 1935, Lavona was a proud graduate of Watsonville High School. She embarked on a fulfilling career as a beautician, spanning from the late 1960s to the late 1980s. Lavona found joy in the simple pleasures of life, relishing her love for country music, dancing, reading, and crossword puzzles. She was the cherished matriarch of five generations, leaving behind a legacy of love and strength.
Lavona is preceded in death by her daughter, Jennifer Peterson, and her son, John Peterson, and his wife, Jill. She is survived by her daughter, Jody Saso.
In her role as a grandmother, Lavona found immense joy and pride. She is preceded in death by her grandchildren, Heather Caballero and Sam Sandoval, and survived by her grandchildren, Eric Sandoval and wife Sandra, Michael Garland and wife Jennifer, Nicole Saso, Jonathan Peterson, Joseph Peterson and wife Kaitlin, Anthony Saso and wife Alyssa.
Lavona is also survived by 21 great-grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren, all of whom will forever cherish her memory.
Mehl's Colonial Chapel was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.
Published in The Pajaronian · March 26, 2024